The Little Rock Nine desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957


Nearly 60 years ago today, Nine African-American teenagers faced great obstacles and angry mobs in September 1957 to desegregate Little Rock Central High School.

Ranging in ages from 15 to 17, these teenagers showed an enormous amount of courage and are considered civil rights activists - meaning that they fought for the right for children all over the country to attend the school of their choice regardless of their race.

The Little Rock Nine desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957

Nearly 60 years ago today, Nine African-American teenagers faced great obstacles and angry mobs in September 1957 to desegregate Little Rock Central High School. 

Ranging in ages from 15 to 17, these teenagers showed an enormous amount of courage and are considered civil rights activists - meaning that they fought for the right for children all over the country to attend the school of their choice regardless of their race.